Tommy Påhls set a new personal best in the bench press this weekend with 245 kg / 540 lbs at a bodyweight of 124.2 kg / 274 lbs. Tommy achieved this PB at the age of 42, which also made it a Swedish veteran record. Tommy has been strength training for more than half of […]
By Josef Eriksson When it comes to getting stronger in powerlifting, most people agree that training the lift heavy with low reps is the best option. Everyone has seen great results from that type of training. But over time, when progress no longer comes the way you want, you start experimenting. You might go from […]
Jonathan Henningsson broke three junior world records in the bench press across three different weight classes within slightly more than a year. He held all three records simultaneously with a lift of 210.5 kg in the -83 kg class, 225.5 kg in the -93 kg class, and 234 kg as a light -105 kg lifter. […]
How High-Reps Entered My Bench Press Training and Why Here is the story of how it started, how it developed, and why I believe the effect is far greater than most people imagine. Background to High-Reps More than fifteen years ago, I started training with more reps than what was considered normal in strength training. […]
Multiple World Champion and World Record Holder in Bench Press Athlete Profile Name: Fredrik SmulterBorn: June 1983Height: 181 cmWingspan: 186 cmWeight: Approximately 130 kg (competed around 150 kg)From: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandLives: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandStarted strength training: 1997Started competing: 2000 (retired 2017)Favorite movies: The Unknown Soldier (latest version), The Shawshank Redemption Early Strength and First Competitions […]